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The good news: this year’s California budget will NOT technically be subject to the “Gut and Amend” process we discussed here. The bad news: it’s because the Assembly passed THIRTY SEVEN EMPTY BUDGET BILLS. There is nothing to “gut”!
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We asked Michelle Steel, Vice Chair of the California Board of Equalization (BOE), a few questions about their role in the California State tax system. Did you know that “innocent until proven guilty” doesn’t count in tax law? That it takes THREE separate agencies to collect taxes in California?
Throughout his political career, Brown has championed grand Earth-saving projects such as AB 32, the state’s first-in-the nation cap-and-trade system designed to prod the world into cutting the carbon dioxide emissions that supposedly lead to global warming. He is pushing a high-speed-rail system that is designed to lure people out of their automobiles. He speaks often about his commitment to the environment.
Lies, Darned Lies, Statistics & a Nanny Taxes. Poll shows15% of voters are OK with children drinking polluted water in schools, and “most” see a “direct” linkage between obesity and sugary sodas.
Ten public school teachers are taking on teacher’s unions over California state laws making dues compulsory... Read More
CATEGORY: Education, Labor / Unions
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Sacramento's "gut and amend" process of legislating is called a "pox on democracy." Is 72 hours too... Read More
CATEGORY: Government Transparency, Policy
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Contra Costa County Supervisors plan to ban public use of smokeless, tobacco-free electronic cigarettes,... Read More
CATEGORY: Opinion, Regulation
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When it comes to transparency in California government, what is your right as a citizen vs. the actual... Read More
CATEGORY: Policy
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A recently released study found that states with more gun laws have lower numbers of gun-related deaths.... Read More
CATEGORY: News, Opinion, Regulation
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"No private company would have been duped into pouring $24 million into that kind of equipment. It would... Read More
CATEGORY: Uncategorized, Waste, Fraud and Abuse
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The Recreation and Park District of Pleasant Hill, CA has received a "negative outlook" bond rating... Read More
CATEGORY: Budget and Finance, Energy & Environment, Government Transparency
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East Bay sewer rates continue to rise due out-of-control costs for pensions and other benefits for active... Read More
CATEGORY: Budget and Finance, Labor / Unions
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Unless K-12 academic performance improves, economic growth will remain underdeveloped. No amount of... Read More
CATEGORY: Education
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It's a law of nature: once a government and / or a teenager have your dollar, you have little control... Read More
CATEGORY: Budget and Finance, Elections, Government Transparency, Labor / Unions, Opinion, Policy, Regulation, Waste, Fraud and Abuse
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Sen. Boxer (D-CA) rings the bell on climate change t.co/Xpuu5mzbV9 @watchdogwire #WDWire #SenBoxer #climatechange #tornadoes #OK
Charlotte's Loss May Mean Another Las Vegas NASCAR Race - #WDWire t.co/Bra4r6YL5L
RT @Watchdogorg: Tomorrow at noon, join @watchdogwire and @FranklinCenter for a tweet-up with the director of Hating Breitbart. #WDWTU
Citizen Watchdogs who tuned into last Wednesday's free... PLAY
Kate Obenshain of Young America's Foundation headlined... PLAY
Matt Lewis of the Daily Caller kicked off our week... PLAY
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